PTC Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment Flashcards
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Which framework is most commonly used to align curriculum design with state and national academic standards in the US?
Answer: Understanding by Design (UbD)
Understanding by Design (UbD), developed by Wiggins and McTighe, uses backward design to align curriculum with desired learning outcomes and standards.
What does 'backward design' in curriculum planning mean?
Answer: Starting with desired outcomes, then planning instruction
Backward design begins with identifying the desired results and acceptable evidence of learning before designing learning experiences.
Which document typically serves as the primary guide for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level?
Answer: State Content Standards
State content standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and guide curriculum decisions.
A 'scope and sequence' document in curriculum design refers to:
Answer: The breadth and order of content taught across grade levels
A scope and sequence document outlines what content will be covered (scope) and the order in which it will be taught (sequence).
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) primarily cover which two subject areas?
Answer: Math and English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards focus on Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy and have been adopted by most US states.
When aligning a lesson to standards, a teacher should FIRST:
Answer: Identify the specific standard being addressed
Identifying the specific standard being addressed ensures all instructional decisions support the intended learning outcome.